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Topic: took some more pics of my car |
ore89iroc
Replies: 5
Views: 3972
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:30 am Subject: took some more pics of my car |
Nice ride! Now I'll know what to look for. |
Topic: With gas prices so high.... |
ore89iroc
Replies: 15
Views: 7755
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:08 pm Subject: With gas prices so high.... |
Just don't drive her to the coast anymore! |
Topic: Got a B.W. 327, what's next? |
ore89iroc
Replies: 6
Views: 6720
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Forum: Garage Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 8:28 am Subject: Got a B.W. 327, what's next? |
i have the carrier, and the install will be done by a shop, i have a limited amount of tools (any good axel shops in eugene/springfield?)
as for the speedo, i can get the part from GM, correct?
th ... |
Topic: Got a B.W. 327, what's next? |
ore89iroc
Replies: 6
Views: 6720
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Forum: Garage Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 6:25 pm Subject: Got a B.W. 327, what's next? |
The mail was kind today, got my 327 case and r/p to upgrade my gears (i have 277's).
I can pop these in (with new bearings, etc.) and take a spin, correct?
OK, a pro can install it and then I can go ... |
Topic: K&N (and other filters using 'oil') - are they bad? |
ore89iroc
Replies: 6
Views: 6463
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Forum: Garage Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:01 am Subject: K&N (and other filters using 'oil') - are they bad? |
I read a post a couple of months back on CamaroZ28 about a warranty statement from GM. GM stated that the oils from air filters can 'gum up' the MAF sensor (the metal strand the detects the amount of ... |
Topic: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
ore89iroc
Replies: 8
Views: 8013
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Forum: Garage Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 7:12 am Subject: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
That's the problem, spliced 'em back and cranks up! WoooHaaa, i was going thru withdrawls after just one day.
Thanks TT! If your in the Eugene/Springfield area, I'll buy you a few rounds! ... |
Topic: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
ore89iroc
Replies: 8
Views: 8013
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Forum: Garage Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 8:07 am Subject: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
Yes, gauge lights, radio, headlights, etc. at the 'ON' position. |
Topic: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
ore89iroc
Replies: 8
Views: 8013
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Forum: Garage Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 7:40 am Subject: Took out an aftermarket alarm, won't start |
Yes, a f$ck-up it was, but I thought it would be simple so I removed the alarm and the car won't crank. I can turn the key all the way but the starter doesn't even crank. It's probably VATS? Anyone pr ... |
Topic: ore89iroc - pics! |
ore89iroc
Replies: 13
Views: 7718
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:53 pm Subject: ore89iroc - pics! |
props to the 'wheel bearer'.
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Topic: ore89iroc - pics! |
ore89iroc
Replies: 13
Views: 7718
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 4:06 pm Subject: ore89iroc - pics! |
Too lazy to past them in the message, so check out this page:
http://iroc.webhop.net
It's great to drive again!!
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Topic: Borg-Warner Axle Parts |
ore89iroc
Replies: 2
Views: 5360
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Forum: Garage Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 11:47 am Subject: Borg-Warner Axle Parts |
It's been awhile...still getting my car fixed, should have it back next week after the paint match.
To recap: my tie-rod went out, so getting new front suspension and quater panel fix, drive shaft, ... |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:57 am Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
yep, it was a sideways hit, the back hit just a split second before the front. |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:52 am Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
Just looked at the schematic of a rear suspension, the "tie rod" the shop is talking about is actually the axle tie-rod (aka panhard par) and axle tie rod bracket.
Don't see how these could've bent, ... |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:16 pm Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
true on the suspicion, the only reason the guy put the "tie-rod" for the rear on the estimate was because I told him to take a close look at the axel. my guess is that it's only a bent rim. I'll check ... |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:39 am Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
no 4 wheel drive here
they are talking about the 2 pieces that hold the axel to the wheel... |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:59 am Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
From the estimate:
-Rear Susp Tie Rod
-Right Rear Susp Tie Rod Brace |
Topic: 88-89 IROC Rims Needed |
ore89iroc
Replies: 1
Views: 3914
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:58 am Subject: 88-89 IROC Rims Needed |
I need a front and a rear 88-89 IROC rim. I could go with a complete set.
PM me if you have a pair/set and we'll go from there. |
Topic: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
ore89iroc
Replies: 10
Views: 10287
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:54 am Subject: Broken Tie-Rod Experience |
It happened this past Sat. morning, glad it didn't happen on the way to the dyno, the tie-rod snapped on a corner. Did a 180 to the curb at 45mph.
Now it's time for a rear quater panel fix and a ... |
Topic: Rear Suspension Rebuild |
ore89iroc
Replies: 13
Views: 9838
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:48 pm Subject: Rear Suspension Rebuild |
yes, the blue brigade has struck again! |
Topic: Contact Information |
ore89iroc
Replies: 14
Views: 10675
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:46 pm Subject: Contact Information |
Name # Dan Marquardt (pronounced 'mark-word')
Home Phone # PM/ask
Cell Phone # n/a
E-Mail Address # danmarq@msn.com
AIM n/a
MSN danmarq@msn.com |
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